Client Executive

About NetApp

NetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company, turning a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer. No matter the data type, workload or environment, we help our customers identify and realize new business possibilities. And it all starts with our people.

If this sounds like something you want to be part of, NetApp is the place for you. You can help bring new ideas to life, approaching each challenge with fresh eyes. Of course, you won't be doing it alone. At NetApp, we're all about asking for help when we need it, collaborating with others, and partnering across the organization - and beyond.

As an Intel Client Executive in NetApp's U.S. Public Sector, you are responsible for selling NetApp's Products and Professional Services to new and existing NetApp customers, as well as maintaining positive ongoing relationships to meet evolving customer needs.

Your overall focus areas will be in prospecting, developing opportunities, creating proposals for presentations to customers, and booking business for NetApp. This will include working with Cross-functional teams from NetApp's Storage, Systems & Software, Cloud Infrastructure, and Cloud Data Services business units. You will utilize your relationship-building, negotiating, and technical skills to be successful in this role.

As a seasoned, experienced professional, with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures, you will apply experiences and knowledge in solving a wide range of issues in imaginative and practical ways. You will also be responsible for a specific account-based install base within a set of named Intel accounts - either with your own account responsibility or as a team.

• Active TS/SCI Clearance Required and Must be Maintained
• As a seasoned professional with a wide range of experiences, this individual uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
• Aptitude for understanding how NetApp capabilities and solutions solve business problems
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, including presentation skills and the ability to extrapolate use case requirements to establish success criteria
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees within the department and across functions
• Ability to convey information clearly and provide analysis as needed to help customers make buying decisions

The essential responsibilities of the Client Executives are to work directly with customers to capture sales opportunities and to work effectively across functions with other NetApp employees. Specific areas of responsibility include:

• Use relationship management techniques to develop selling opportunities within existing customer accounts; penetrate new divisions and organizations within assigned accounts; develop new selling relationships within value-added partners
• Determine if the customer has a valid need for NetApp products and services
• Determine acceptance criteria that a customer could use to determine the success of an evaluation test project
• Utilize a consultative approach, discuss business issues with customers and develop a formal quote, a written sales proposal, or a formal sales presentation addressing their business needs
• Develop an account management plan to sell to customers based on their business needs
• Identify NetApp customer references that can be utilized when reference selling

• A minimum of 12 years of sales experience is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Is required. A Graduate Degree is desired.
• Experience that demonstrates a significant level of expertise in technical specifications required to sell NetApp products and services is required.
• Successful track record of selling into the Intelligence Community

Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is 274,550 - 355,300 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on 'On Target Earnings' (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU's). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. We will provide detailed information about the specific benefits for your region during the recruitment process.

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

Why NetApp?

We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.

We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.